Dartmouth Engineering Financial Aid

MEng students—except for online MEng students—are eligible for need-based aid that can cover up to 40% of your tuition. When you fill out your graduate program application, be sure to indicate if you’re at all considering applying for financial aid in order to facilitate the process if you decide for sure at a later date. This indication will not affect the processing of your application or the admissions decision. To apply, make sure to fill out the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) when you submit your application or shortly after but no later than the application deadlines indicating your year in college as "1st-year grad/prof."

Additionally, both on-campus and online MEng students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

Learn more about the MEng degree program.

As an MEM student at Thayer, you’re eligible to apply for need-based aid that can cover up to 40% of your tuition. When you fill out your graduate program application please indicate if you’re interested in, or considering, applying for financial aid. This won’t affect your admissions process or commit you to anything, but it’s important for us to know up-front if you might be interested in financial aid. If you are, make sure to fill out the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) when you submit your graduate program application or shortly after but no later than the admissions notification dates indicating your year in college as "1st-year grad/prof."

Additionally, you’re encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

Learn more about the MEM degree program.

MS degree students can be fully funded through research grants and fellowships, which include a stipend, if you are admitted under the guidance of a faculty member, who sponsors and mentors you throughout a multiyear research project in their lab. With faculty member support, there’s no need for you to apply for financial aid. Please reach out to the faculty member(s) you're interested in working with.

Learn more about the MS degree program.

As a PhD student, you are fully funded through research grants and fellowships, which include a stipend. You are admitted under the guidance of a faculty member who sponsors and mentors you throughout a multiyear research project in their lab. Therefore, there’s no need for you to apply for financial aid.

If you are admitted into the PhD Innovation Program you can receive up to $10K per year in additional funding for research starting in your third year. This program provides an excellent opportunity to supplement your research with entrepreneurial skills. Please reach out to the faculty member(s) you're interested in working with.

Learn more about the PhD degree program.

If you’re a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MEM program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” (for BE-eligible terms) such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. To apply, complete the online CSS Profile Application form (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) indicating your year in college as "5th or more undergrad" by April 30.

Additionally, you’re encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

If you’re planning to complete BE and MEM degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MEM application. For the time you are completing the BE requirements (generally 1–3 terms), Thayer will grant whichever aid is higher, BE or MEM.

If you’re a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MS program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” (for BE-eligible terms) such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. Your eligibility is determined through the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only .

If you’re planning to complete BE and MS degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MS application to be considered for BE aid.

Mazilu Fellowship

• Eligibility: Engineering sciences majors earning an AB and/or BE or Partner School Dual-Degree Program students. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have an advisor at Thayer.
• Application Process: Reviewed by a committee including the senior associate dean for academic affairs, the department chair, and the BE program chair.
• Learn more about the Mazilu Fellowship.

E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: Sophomores majoring in a STEM discipline who aim to earn a PhD in a STEM discipline and are committed to the mission of the E.E. Just Community.
• Application Process: Submit application with essay questions and a research proposal. Identify a research mentor. Finalists are selected for interviews.
• Learn more about the E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellowship.

As a PhD student, you typically enter with full funding support from either a graduate research assistantship (GRA), an external fellowship, or an internal scholarship, fellowship, or grant.

If you're a BE or master’s student, you may have the opportunity to apply for teaching assistant (TA) positions. Before the start of each term, you’ll receive an email with a form to fill out to determine which classes you’re qualified to TA. However, please be aware that TA positions are not guaranteed.

E.E. Just Liftoff Fellowship

• Eligibility: Entering graduate students prior to starting at Dartmouth.
• Learn more about the E.E. Just Program.
  
  

E.E. Just Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: Senior members of the graduate community.
• Learn more about the E.E. Just Program.
  
  

GAANN Fellowship in Energy

• Eligibility: PhD candidates. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident already enrolled or admitted to the Dartmouth Engineering PhD program, demonstrate financial need via FAFSA, intend to pursue a career in research and/or teaching in energy engineering, and show excellent academic records.
• Application Process: Automatically considered upon meeting criteria.
• Learn more about the GAANN Fellowship in Energy.
  
  

GEM Fellowship

• Eligibility: Current graduate students who meet the National GEM Consortium’s fellowship requirements.
• Learn more about the GEM Fellowship.
  
  

External Fellowships

Amelia Earhart Fellowship

• Eligibility: Women pursuing a PhD conducting research in aerospace engineering or space sciences.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Zonta International website.
  
  

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program

• Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents studying physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Office of Science website.
  
  

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents pursuing doctoral degrees in applied mathematics, astrophysics, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, life science, materials science, mechanical engineering, and physics.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Krell Institute website.
  
  

DOE NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: US citizens studying high-density physics, nuclear science, and hydrodynamics.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the DOE NNSA SSGF website.
  
  

DOE NNSA Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: US citizens studying applied physics, material science, and engineering disciplines.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the DOE NNSA LRGF website.

Undergraduate Students

If you’re pursuing an AB degree in engineering sciences, you may be eligible for scholarships and grants. You must apply through Dartmouth’s Office of Financial Aid.

Learn more about undergraduate scholarships and grants.

External Scholarships

American Nuclear Society Graduate Scholarships

• Eligibility: Graduate students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering. Detailed eligibility varies, so consult the specific scholarship guidelines.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the American Nuclear Society website.
  
  

ASME Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students studying mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. No citizenship or geographic requirements are specified.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the ASME Scholarships website.

Eligibility: The Thayer Barrier Removal fund is available to PhD students with high financial need and scholarship-eligible master's students who may receive one disbursement, generally not more than $600, per academic year for extraordinary circumstances that fall outside of the typical cost of attendance such as emergency travel, medical co-payments or personal needs, or educational needs not covered by financial aid. All requests will be kept confidential.

How to Apply: Submit the Thayer Barrier Removal Fund Request form.

Eligibility: The Dartmouth 4E Fund is available to BE students to support students from low-income backgrounds to ease the expenses of essentials, enrichment, experiences, and emergencies.

How to Apply: Details are available on the Dartmouth 4E Fund web page.

Eligibility: Short-term, interest-free loans are available for emergency needs of Thayer students.

How to Apply: Please contact student.loans@dartmouth.edu.

Thayer Conference Travel Funds

• Eligibility: PhD students upon promotion to candidacy are eligible to request up to $1,000 to attend an engineering conference focused in their field of thesis research. The student does not need to be presenting research results at the conference to be eligible.
• How to Apply: Submit a written request to the PhD program director within one year of advancement to candidacy.
  
  

Guarini Travel Awards

• Eligibility: Graduate students who want to attend a professional conference or participate in a professional development workshop.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Guarini Travel Awards website.
  
  

Neukom Institute for Computational Science Travel Grants

• Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students presenting their research at conferences, workshops, or symposia.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Neukom Institute for Computational Science Travel Grants website.
  
  

Graduate Student Council Professional Development Support Fund

• Eligibility: Graduate or professional students at Dartmouth College from either Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Thayer School of Engineering, or The Dartmouth Institute enrolled at the time the opportunity occurs. You cannot use the Student Support Fund after your graduation date.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Student Professional Development Support Fund website.

Your eligibility is determined through the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351). The CSS Profile should be submitted when you submit your graduate program application, or shortly after. Once you submit your information through the CSS Profile, they process your data and send us a Financial Need Analysis Report. This report helps determine your eligibility for need-based aid.

Yes, you must file as a dependent and include parental information unless you:

• Are married
• Have dependents other than a spouse
• Are an orphan or a ward of the state
• Have served or are serving on active military duty (not just for training)

If you're interested in applying for loans, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) and coordinate with the Dartmouth Office of Financial Aid to manage your loan processing.

Yes, there are specific grants and scholarships for engineering students. To explore these opportunities, review this Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships Spreadsheet.

For PhD programs, engineering funding typically covers the full duration of enrollment, usually five years. For other programs, financial aid granted in your first year does not automatically continue into the following years. If you're in the MEng or MEM program and your program spans more than one year, you must reapply annually using the CSS Profile application.

If you need additional financial support beyond traditional aid packages, our admissions team is ready to assist. We can answer your questions and direct you to the Dartmouth financial aid office for information about loan applications.

We ensure all financial aid information is transparent and accessible through our website. Additionally, we keep you informed throughout the application process via email.

Our admissions team collaborates closely with Dartmouth's main financial aid office to enhance financial support opportunities for engineering students, ensuring you have access to the best possible aid resources.